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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Savory Slow Cooker Pot Roast for Cozy Family Dinners

This Slow Cooker Pot Roast combines convenience and heartiness for a perfect comfort meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Classic Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 1 piece chuck roast or brisket for the best tenderness
  • to taste salt season generously
  • to taste pepper season generously
For the Sauté
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing the roast
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic freshly minced
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
For the Broth
  • 4 cups beef stock
For the Vegetables
  • 4 medium carrots chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes chopped
For Aromatics
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large Sauté Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Roast by patting it dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Roast in a pan with olive oil until browned, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Sauté the onions in the same pan until soft, then add the minced garlic.
  4. Mix in seasoning ingredients with the sautéed onions.
  5. Deglaze the pan with beef stock and scrape up browned bits.
  6. Combine everything in the slow cooker with vegetables and remaining broth.
  7. Add fresh herbs and season to taste.
  8. Slow Cook the pot roast on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  9. Prepare the gravy by straining the cooking liquid and thickening with cornstarch slurry.
  10. Serve and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This pot roast is best enjoyed with family and is perfect for any occasion.

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